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Moderator Braham Resnik, of 12 News, speaks in a panel discussion about marijuana legislation on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.

Arizona law meant as improvement on Colorado, but experts say Prop. 205 still isn't perfect

Prop. 205 would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but some policy experts say the legislation still has hurdles to overcome.

By Kendra Penningroth | September 14, 2016

Officer Daniel Miller practices self defense with student Elizabeth Briet, an ASU freshman majoring in chemisty, at the ASU Tempe police station on Sept. 8, 2016.

ASU Police partners with R.A.D. to offer sexual assault awareness and defense courses to all genders

The new courses provided by Rape Aggression Defense Systems will train students of all gender identities how to respond to sexual assault.

By Guillermo Mijares | September 13, 2016

ASU Young Democrats handed out flip-flops to ASU students which called out U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump for being "flip-floppers" on their political views regarding education on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.

Policy flip-flop: Grassroots student organization uses sandals to relay political message

As election day nears, grassroots organizations are using unique methods to push the general public in favor of their respective candidates.

By Victor Keys | September 13, 2016

Youth for Johnson/Weld club members Anthony Fraijo, Cameron Canete and David Howman talk to Mountain West Regional Director Lauren McCarthy in front of the Memorial Union on Friday, Sept. 9 2016.

'Youth for Johnson/Weld' hopes to remind students that there is another option

Third-party students are seeking to raise awareness for alternative candidates through Students for Johnson/Weld, a campus grassroots organization supporting Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson.

By Garrison S. Murphy | September 12, 2016

A bible is removed from a nightstand in this photo illustration on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The Thunderbird Executive Inn no longer provides bibles in guests’ rooms after a complaint was made from the Freedom From Religion Group.

Gideons Bible's stay at ASU-affiliated hotel officially over

An ASU-affiliated hotel at the Thunderbird School of Global Management no longer provides Bibles in its guest rooms after a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

By Isaac Windes | September 12, 2016

Members, Jonathan Wasserman and Ellie Carstens, at a tabling event in the Memorial Union.

'WTF is J Street U:' How one club hopes to unify Israeli-Palestinian views

J Street U, a student organization aims to provide solutions to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

By Garrison S. Murphy | September 8, 2016

Nic Gerard, a junior global studies major, created the Super PAC Devils for Good. Portrait taken taken on Sept. 2, 2016 on the ASU Tempe campus.

Devils for Good super PAC fights for education reform

ASU junior Nicolas Gerard started a Super PAC for higher education policy.

By Isaac Windes | September 7, 2016

ASU to have general election polling center for first time in 10 years

Tempe ASU students will have an opportunity to vote in the November election on campus — for the first time since 2006.

By Angel Mendoza | September 5, 2016

Olympus employees protest in Taylor Mall on the Downtown Phoenix campus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. The employees were protesting unfair working conditions at Olympus, a company ASU contracts for janitorial services in buildings across campus.

ASU janitors strike for greater safety measures against Olympus Building Services

Activist groups and workers went on strike Thursday against unsafe working conditions.

By Isaac Windes | September 1, 2016

Donald Trump speaks during his campaign stop at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.

Trump describes plan for immigration reform and 'beautiful' wall

Donald Trump visited the Valley of the Sun for the fifth time on Wednesday.

By Taylor Bishop | August 31, 2016

Graduate and Professional Student Association President Pauline Venieris speaks before the Associated Students of ASU Supreme Court on Friday, March 25, 2016.

USG Polytechnic, West consistently break bylaws by failing to post minutes

USGW and USGP have violated bylaws pertaining to posting session minutes on their websites.

By Garrison S. Murphy | August 31, 2016

Will Arizona become a legalized marijuana state? The decision is in voters' hands this election season

While reactions are mixed regarding the legalization of marijuana, Proposition 205's inclusion on the ballot looks to be secure.

By Angel Mendoza | August 30, 2016

Grant Laufer, Goverment Operations Committee, and Imani Sharpe-Washington Goverment Operations Committee, are sworn in as new members at the first USG meeting of the 2016 year at the MU Union Stage.

USG presidents share their top priorities for upcoming school year agendas

Each campus president is responsible for coming up with an agenda at the beginning of every school year. See how USG at your campus has decided to construct its agenda.

By Victor Keys | August 30, 2016

Local political candidates speak to members of Action for America and Arizona Young Advocates in a joint meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016.

Action for America club inspires bipartisan discussion among students

Action for America, a political club, looks to provide students with a bipartisan-safe zone to navigate heated political topics.

By Garrison S. Murphy | August 25, 2016

ASU students flood into the south Inferno section before the Sun Devil football squad kicks off on Sept. 12., 2015.

USG Council of Presidents finalizes plans for downtown campus football ticket booth

ASU students will soon be able to get football tickets at the U.S. Post Office near the Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Guillermo Mijares | August 25, 2016

Cristian Torres, USG Tempe Senate President calls the first USG meeting of the 2016 year to order at the MU Union Stage.

USG leftover budget money funds improvements at all four campuses

See how USG across four campuses spent its carry-forward money from last year's budget.

By Victor Keys | August 25, 2016

Los Diablos alumni network empowers Latino community to challenge stigmas

The Los Diablos alumni network at ASU is paving the way for minority students to gain access to higher education.

By Jose Delgado | August 23, 2016

Supporters wait eagerly for a chance to shake hands with Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders after his rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Sun Devils for Bernie seeks new identity and looks to reorganize

After Sen. Bernie Sanders lost the Democratic nomination, the ASU Sun Devils for Bernie group is feeling a loss, but its members are looking to get involved in other ways.

By Garrison S. Murphy | August 22, 2016

The U.S. federal government complex building at 230 N. 1st Ave., pictured on Monday, Aug. 21, houses the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some ASU students struggle to make ends meet in wake of rising unemployment rate

Continuing instability in the job market has put some ASU students in tight fiscal situations.

By Isaac Windes | August 22, 2016

Downtown Mesa is pictured on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

Mesa campus expansion hinges on resident approval of sales tax increase

In November, Mesa residents will vote on a sales tax increase that would fund ASU's newest campus expansion.

By Angel Mendoza | August 21, 2016

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